Wind from the north
- LagadhaShelter score 96 of 100
- FiriplakaShelter score 96 of 100
- Provatas BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios SostisShelter score 96 of 100
- GerontasShelter score 96 of 100
- KaprosShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Sheltered beaches in Milos today
Which side of Milos is sheltered from today's wind? 49 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Milos beaches at a glance
- 49
- Mapped beaches
- 21
- Sandy beaches
- 6
- Pebble beaches
- 10
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 6
- Secluded beaches
- 1
- With a lifeguard
- 22
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (10). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Milos beaches that stay most sheltered, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- LagadhaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agathia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudarakiShelter score 96 of 100
- FiropotamosShelter score 96 of 100
- GerontasShelter score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- Pollonia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- AchivadolimniShelter score 96 of 100
- AmmoudarakiShelter score 96 of 100
- FiropotamosShelter score 96 of 100
- KaprosShelter score 96 of 100
- PapafragasShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Pollonia BeachShelter score 96 of 100
- GerontasShelter score 96 of 100
- KaprosShelter score 96 of 100
- PapafragasShelter score 96 of 100
- SarakinikoShelter score 96 of 100
- TheiafesShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Milos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Milos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Milos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJun – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Milos
Milos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Milos is June, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is October, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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Milos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Milos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| February | 27 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 2.8 | Quiet |
| March | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 16 °C | 1.6 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 18 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.5 | Moderate |
| June | 17 km/h NW | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 20 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 21 km/h N | 26° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h N | 24° | 24 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.7 | Moderate |
| November | 23 km/h NW | 19° | 20 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| December | 25 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 3.2 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Milos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Milos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 23 km/h and 19° in November. Least windy year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 km/h SW | 20° | 2.0 |
| 2024 | 26 km/h N | 18° | 1.4 |
| 2023 | 24 km/h W | 21° | 1.4 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h NW | 19° | 2.0 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h N | 18° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 19 km/h SW | 21° | 3.5 |
| 2018 | 28 km/h N | 18° | 2.7 |
| 2017 | 20 km/h W | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h NW | 19° | 1.3 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 19° | 0.9 |
| 2014 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2013 | 23 km/h SW | 20° | 2.5 |
| 2012 | 26 km/h N | 20° | 2.5 |
| 2011 | 27 km/h N | 15° | 0.8 |
| 2010 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 2.0 |
| 2009 | 22 km/h W | 19° | 2.0 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h W | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2006 | 20 km/h NW | 16° | 2.6 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 17° | 6.1 |
| 2004 | 25 km/h NW | 18° | 3.8 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 18° | 3.2 |
| 2002 | 19 km/h SW | 19° | 4.4 |
| 2001 | 24 km/h W | 18° | 5.1 |
Every beach
Beaches on Milos
49 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- FiropotamosSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- KaprosSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- PapafragasSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- SarakinikoSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Pollonia BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios DimitriosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- GeraniaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KatergoSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- TourkothalassaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agathia BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios SostisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AmmoudarakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FiriplakaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GerontasSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LagadhaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PlathienaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Provatas BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- VoudiaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agia Kiriaki BeachSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agia KyriakiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FaturenaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KampanesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- PsathiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- TsigradoSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AchivadolimniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- PsarovoladaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TheiafesSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- TriadesSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- FyrlingosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KalamosSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Kastanas beachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KipoiSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- KolybisionasSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Navtikos Omilos MilouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- NerodafniSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- Palaiochori BeachSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- PapikinouSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- RemaSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
- RivariSheltered in 5 of 8 winds
More beaches on Milos (2)
Which side of Milos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Milos facing south and south-east stay most sheltered: Agia Kiriaki Beach, Agia Kyriaki, and Agios Sostis. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Milos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Milos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Milos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Milos is June, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is October, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Milos least crowded?
Milos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Milos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from June to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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